Calls to Return 'Kohinoor' Diamond back in India after death of Queen Elizabeth II trends

Kohinoor Diamond in the British Crown
Kohinoor Diamond in British Crown (Pic: Twitter)


Indians now think it's time for it to return home.  With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, there are cries for the Kohinoor diamond to return home to Southern India.


Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest serving monarch died at 96 on Thursday ending her 70-year reign.  Charles will now become King, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne.  He delivered his first address to the nation and as the world mourns another change will happen regarding the Kohinoor Diamond.


The Kohinoor, a 105.6 carat diamond, is currently set in a platinum crown which was created for Queen Elizabeth for the 1937 coronation of King George VI and  was later transferred to Queen Elizabeth II when she ascended to the throne.

Camilla to inherit Konihoor Crown
Kohinoor Crown and Camilla (Pic: Twitter)

After Charles coronation, Camilla the duchess of Cornwall will become Queen Consort.  Sources are saying that Queen Mother's renowned Kohinoor crown will be placed on Camilla's head.  No date for the coronation is announced yet.


The Kohinoor was found in India in the 14th century and change hands over the course of centuries.  Kohinoor is believed to have been found in Golconda by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the years 1100 to 1300.


It was in 1310 Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji is believed to have acquired the diamond from the Kakatiya dynasty after the Siege of Warangal.  Mughal Emperor Babur Shajahan, Nadir Shah, Ahmad Shah Durrani are among the other rulers who had the possession of Kohinoor in their times.


In the year 1849, the diamond was ceded to Queen Victoria after British annexation of Punjab.  Kohinoor has been  part of British crown jewels since then but it continues to be the subject of historic ownership dispute.


Kohinoor studded crown is kept on display in the Tower of London.


Return the Kohinoor diamond and other loots
Calls to Return 'Kohinoor' Diamond back in India after death of Queen Elizabeth II trends


And it wasn't just the Kohinoor!  Queen Elizabeth II owns the largest clear cut diamond in the world, 'The Great Star of Africa' also known as the Cullinan Diamond.


The 530 carats gem was stolen from South Africa in 1905.  The stone is estimated at $400 million.


Return the Great Star of Africa
Great Star of Africa (Pic: Twitter)


After the demise of Queen Elizabeth II last night, calls to send the Kohinoor & Cullinan back home are trending on social media.


Will the 'Kohinoor' Diamond and 'Great Star of Africa' be returned home?

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